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Meaning of Lord Provost | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The civic head of certain cities in Scotland, having a role similar to that of mayor.

Examples

“There is growing local pressure for electrification to Gourock, and at the end⟳ of May the Lord Provost of Glasgow summoned a conference of local authorities and MPs to discuss⟳ prospects, […].”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Lord Spiritual Lord willing and the creek don't rise lord-in-waiting Lord-Lieutenant Lord's Lord's Cove

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